This weekend, Berlin reveals a whole range of different sides to itself, from summer festivals and festival stages to museums. You can party to live music, experience international drag performances, discover African cuisine or take a closer look at an exhibition. If you’d rather spend the evening on the water, you can experience the city from a new perspective on a dinner cruise or a moonlight cruise. That way, you can tailor your weekend entirely to your own pace.
Tip 1: Dance at TFELD 2026 on Tempelhofer Feld
The festival combines hip-hop, electronic music and Berlin’s club culture across four stages. The line-up includes Paul Kalkbrenner, Pashanim, Marlon Hoffstadt and Ellen Allien – plus a secret headliner. After the open-air event, the party continues at the Hangar for the after-show until 6 am.
When: Saturday, from 1 pm to 10 pm, after-party until 6 am
Where: Tempelhofer Feld, Tempelhofer Damm, Tempelhof
Tip 2: Celebrate summer at the silent green summer party
silent green is opening its indoor and outdoor spaces for a summer festival featuring music, art and culinary delights. Explore the grounds, enjoy live music and let yourself be guided by the range of food and drink on offer. It’s the combination of the cultural programme and a relaxed summer’s afternoon that makes this event particularly appealing.
Entry is free.
When: Sunday, from 2 pm
Where: silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, Wedding
silent green Summer Festival 2026
Tip 3: Try out new flavour combinations at the African Food Festival
The African Food Festival is all about African cuisine and culinary diversity. Food trucks and stalls invite you to sample dishes and specialities from different regions of Africa. There’s also music and a supporting programme. Entry is free – ideal if you fancy a culinary tour of Berlin this weekend.
When: Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 10 pm
Where: JULES B-PART at GLEISDREIECK, Luckenwalder Straße 6b, Kreuzberg
Tip 4: Let ‘Blinded by Delight’ surprise you
At “Blinded by Delight”, contemporary dance becomes an encounter with the unknown. The choreography by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar works with movement, music and light, challenging our visual habits in the process. A performance that combines bodies, rhythm and atmosphere into an intense stage spectacle.
When: Friday 7.30 pm, Saturday 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm, Sunday 7.30 pm
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tip 5: Celebrate the art of drag at the Berlin Drag Festival
This new festival dedicates a whole day to drag art, queer culture and the community. International acts such as Pandora Nox and Soa de Muse will be joining Berlin-based drag performers. There’ll also be workshops, a Queer Creators Village featuring LGBTQIA+ artists and small businesses, as well as a ‘Meet the Cast’ session.
When: Sunday, from 12 noon to 9 pm
Where: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, Treptow
Berlin Drag Festival
Tip 6: See Berlin from the water and enjoy dinner
Berlin glides past you whilst you enjoy a dinner buffet on board: the 2.5-hour Cruise & Taste Tour takes you along the Spree, the Berlin-Spandau Canal and the Westhafen Canal. Along the way , you’ll pass Museum Island, the Reichstag and the government district, amongst other sights. The buffet, which changes weekly, focuses on regional and seasonal ingredients and also offers vegan options.
When: Friday, from 5.45 pm
Where: Charlottenburg departure point: Schloßbrücke/Charlottenburger Ufer 1 & Friedrichstraße departure point: Reichstagufer 18
Cruise & Taste Dinner
Tip 7: Sing along with Roland Kaiser at the Waldbühne
Classic Schlager hits under the open sky: Roland Kaiser is coming to the Waldbühne in Berlin for a concert. His long-standing stage career meets the special atmosphere of Berlin’s open-air venue. Anyone who wants to experience his songs alongside many other fans will have plenty of opportunity to sing along that evening.
When: Saturday, from 7.30 pm
Where: Waldbühne Berlin, Glockenturmstraße 1, Westend
Tip 8: Explore the Jewish Museum at its summer festival
At the Jewish Museum Berlin’s summer festival, you can explore the museum and its exhibitions for free. There’ll also be music, talks, workshops and activities for families. What’s particularly exciting is that the programme explores contemporary Jewish life and history, inviting you to discover the museum from different perspectives.
When: Sunday, from 1 pm
Where: Jewish Museum Berlin, Lindenstraße 9–14, Kreuzberg
Summer Festival at the Jewish Museum
Tip 9: Experience Berlin on a moonlight boat trip
As the riverbanks fade into the evening light, Berlin reveals a more tranquil side. On this romantic moonlight cruise, you’ll glide through the city by boat and admire Berlin’s illuminated skyline from the water. A cruise where it’s not the speed that counts, but the view of the city at night.
When: Friday and Saturday, from 8.30 pm
Where: Seminar ship, Berliner Dom jetty, Am Lustgraben 1, Mitte
Tip 10: Spend an Italian Summer Night in the heart of Berlin
The Italian way of life comes to Berlin for one evening: the Italian Summer Night brings together music, food and a summery atmosphere. You can enjoy the evening with Italian specialities. A colourful open-air programme also awaits you. The perfect way to kick off the weekend with a little trip to Italy right in the heart of Berlin.
When: Friday, from 5 pm
Where: PAULS Kastaniengarten, Schönwalder Allee 26/Haus 40, Spandau
Italian Summer Night
Tip 11: Listen to the music at the organ concert ‘Original and Fake’
At Berlin Cathedral, you can round off your Friday evening to the sounds of the grand Sauer organ. The organ concert combines music with the special atmosphere of the cathedral and offers you the chance to experience Berlin Cathedral from a purely musical perspective.
When: Friday, 8–9 pm
Where: Berlin Cathedral, Am Lustgarten, Mitte
For even more event tips, you can browse through our events calendar at any time.
